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Power Washer Recommendation
Posted on 7/11/25 at 10:15 am
Posted on 7/11/25 at 10:15 am
Looking to get my first gas power washer. Any recommendations out there? Will just be at home use - driveway, windows, house, deck spraying. As far as budget, I prefer to by right not twice - but only if the extra is really worth it from a quality standpoint.
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Posted on 7/11/25 at 10:30 am to UBamaJelly
I have a Ryobi with a honda engine. I fished it out of the trash, sprayed some carb cleaner in it, and it's been bulletproof ever since. If you get one that has a reliable engine on it the parts for the pump are not expensive and hard to change if something there goes out. I've seen Dewalts and Simpsons with Hondas on them.
Posted on 7/11/25 at 10:30 am to UBamaJelly
Powerwashers are definitely a get-what-you-pay-for piece of equipment. Mine in an old Mi-T-M industrial unit, more than I need but will last years and years with minimal upkeep. This Simpson checks most of the boxes for durability: Tractor Supply
Honda engine, triplex pump...unless you let it freeze full of water it will be the last one you'll ever need for usual residential tasks. Drain the fuel, run the carb dry after every use, flush the pump with pump-saver, store everything so it can dry with water sitting in the wand or hose, make sure the engine and pump have their oils at the proper level, and you'll almost never have a problem with it.
Honda engine, triplex pump...unless you let it freeze full of water it will be the last one you'll ever need for usual residential tasks. Drain the fuel, run the carb dry after every use, flush the pump with pump-saver, store everything so it can dry with water sitting in the wand or hose, make sure the engine and pump have their oils at the proper level, and you'll almost never have a problem with it.
Posted on 7/11/25 at 10:46 am to Loup
I thought Honda was getting out of the small engine business. Was that just mowers?
Posted on 7/11/25 at 10:47 am to UBamaJelly
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I thought Honda was getting out of the small engine business. Was that just mowers?
They're no longer making the mowers. They are still doing small engines.
Posted on 7/11/25 at 7:31 pm to UBamaJelly
Posted on 7/11/25 at 11:12 pm to AaronDeTiger
Honda engine and a Cat pump
If you spray bleach, buy a gallon of WD-40
When you finish with the bleach, drop the injector line in a small glass of WD-40 and when you see white water spray out, shut it down.
Honda engine and Cat pump - you can’t go wrong with this combo
And just as important, ethanol free gas with a strong dose of Stabil Storage
If you spray bleach, buy a gallon of WD-40
When you finish with the bleach, drop the injector line in a small glass of WD-40 and when you see white water spray out, shut it down.
Honda engine and Cat pump - you can’t go wrong with this combo
And just as important, ethanol free gas with a strong dose of Stabil Storage
Posted on 7/11/25 at 11:13 pm to Clames
I got the simpson with honda from Tractor Supply, had for 4 years now. Its been stellar. No issues, all power. Highly recommend. Starts svery time after not using it for months.
Posted on 7/11/25 at 11:17 pm to Ncook
Ethanol free and a strong dose of Stabil Storage
If you spray bleach, buy a gallon of WD-40
As soon as you finish with the bleach, drop injector line in WD and squeeze trigger. As soon as you see white water, shut it off.
If you spray bleach, buy a gallon of WD-40
As soon as you finish with the bleach, drop injector line in WD and squeeze trigger. As soon as you see white water, shut it off.
Posted on 7/12/25 at 8:38 am to Ncook
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Honda and a Cat pump
These are the cheapest Grok could find with CAT triplex pump and Honda Engines:
$770 Simpson
$865 Dewalt
Here are cheaper options with AAA triplex pumps and Honda Engines:
$600 Simpson
$700 Simpson
This post was edited on 7/12/25 at 8:57 am
Posted on 7/12/25 at 12:45 pm to AaronDeTiger
Honda and a Cat is the way to go…..
Posted on 7/14/25 at 9:50 am to UBamaJelly
The key is the pump triplex only. Ask any repair guy and he will tell you 90 % of pressure washer failures are due to cheap pumps.
Posted on 7/15/25 at 8:53 am to 756
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The key is the pump triplex only. Ask any repair guy and he will tell you 90 % of pressure washer failures are due to cheap pumps.
A quality triplex pump, I would take a genuine AR axial-cam pump over some Chinese Cat knockoff.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 8:07 am to UBamaJelly
Home Lite 2700 PSI I've had for a few years and love it.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 3:43 am to AaronDeTiger
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A Westinghouse. Pick a size.
I've had our 3400 PSI Westinghouse for 2 1/2 years now. Have had zero issues with it and it's been used quite a bit. Starts first pull every time.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 7:30 am to UBamaJelly
Ive always bought Briggs & Stratton engines and continue to have great success with them. However, I bought a Kohler 3200 psi pressure washer about 4 years ago and it's been great. Starts and runs like a champ.
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